Brucellosis Control Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. No. 361 of 2004).

This Order provides for measures to prevent the occurrence of brucellosis in cattle and to the reduce the incidence of this disease. Measures include: reporting by keepers of animals to a Divisional Veterinary Office; examination of an animal by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; specific restrictions on a herd keeper and the establishment of a temporary control area; prohibition of the use of certain land for grazing and use of milk or dairy by-products for feeding to livestock; cleansing and disinfection; and seizure and slaughter of animals. Provision is also made for the issue and production of licences, notices, approvals and authorisations under this Order or the the Brucellosis (Examination and Testing) Scheme Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 and action by an inspector if a person fails to comply with any requirement imposed on him under this Order or by virtue of any licence, notice or approval issued under it.